Innovation in Urban Air Mobility
Electrified aircraft technology is poised to revolutionize the way people travel in urban areas and is gaining interest worldwide as a carbon-neutral form of transportation. Beyond the potential for carbon neutrality, electric aircraft technology offers several benefits including:
For these reasons, Nidec has partnered with Brazil-based aviation industry leader, Embraer, to establish Nidec Aerospace. Nidec Aerospace will design and manufacture electric propulsion systems (EPU) for eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, with plans to expand into other parts of the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, pioneering efficient and sustainable travel methods for the future.
Read more about this joint venture in our press release.
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